Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Child Exploitation & Multiagency Collabora

Job introduction

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative DDSL/CCE/CSE to join our team of dedicated and committed professionals as soon as possible.

The hours of work are 8:00am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday inclusive and Friday 8am-3.30pm, term time only (47.36 weeks per year).

The salary scale for this post is LGA Scale 6 Point 19-22 currently £32,061-£33,699 full time equivalent. The pro rata salary range is £29,200-30,692 per annum. The actual starting salary for the successful candidates will be £29,200 per annum.

Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Fixed term: Until 31 August 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Experience of working with young people is essential. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for safeguarding interventions related to child criminal and sexual exploitation (CCE/CSE) across designated secondary schools. The role focuses on proactive, trauma-informed safeguarding, early intervention, and multi-agency collaboration to support vulnerable students. The ability to liaise with external agencies, relevant services and professionals to ensure effective referrals and follow-ups to meet the individual needs of the young person(s) is essential.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in the post, please download an application pack available on our school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies. If you have any questions, please contact Elise, either by email or by telephone to 01273 543484.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Where possible, please email your completed application form to Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk

Telephone: 01273 543484

Website: http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.